Creating a CBS Wall Type

QUESTION

I live in the southeastern United States and regularly build CBS (Concrete Block Stucco or Concrete Block Structure) structures. How do I model a CBS wall that is block on the bottom and has a tie beam on top?

ANSWER

A CBS wall is essentially two wall types placed on top of one another, a layered concrete block wall with a solid poured concrete tie beam across the top. By defining these two wall types and stacking them using the ponywall option, this type of wall can be accurately modeled.

There are various types of CBS walls, in this article we will construct a 5-layer wall consisting of an exterior stucco layer, concrete block, insulation, furring and drywall layer.